Job Description

Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

About the Job:

As a Sr. Project Manager working on the Activation team you will project manage the design and activation of world class supply chain projects that will result in an enhanced Guest experience by increasing the speed and accuracy of processing of goods through the internal supply chain. Your responsibilities vary across a range of critical project implementation needs. You will be responsible for chartering new projects and building relationships and routines with key stakeholders. You will create a project budget, request capital funds, and maintain the budget through the life of the project. You will support ensuring correct installation and setup of MHE and controls by material handling vendors. Managing testing activities and coordination across teams to sequence activities and prioritize critical work efforts. The initial assignment will be based on careful consideration of the candidate’s previous experience along with the candidate’s own personal and professional career aspirations. This position will report to the Sr. Manager of Activation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Charter new projects and develop a budget to be maintained through the project life cycle
• Work with cross organizational teams to develop project plans based on engineering project lifecycle phases
• Provide project level inputs to cross functional teams and program management
• Collaborate effectively across all internal and external stakeholders including vendors, internal engineering team, operations & facility teams
• Execute using repeatable, internal tools & templates to assist with scheduling, budgeting, tracking & managing projects
• Manage vendor activation activities including implementation schedules, design reviews, change requests and contingency spending approvals
• With support from the Lead Project Manager, coordinate with vendors, construction partners and site level experts to ensure accurate and on time delivery of material handling systems.
• Maintain installation and system acceptance testing specifications & standards
• Test and accept all in-scope project related deliverables including supply chain process automation and various material handling systems included storage structures
• Maintain, manage and close-out project punch lists in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assist with ongoing continuous improvement activities and solicit feedback on project activation performance
• Execute hand off strategies to Field Operations teams at the achievement of project deliverables.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or project management discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain and/or distribution and logistics industries
• Proven ability to use data to measure and improve operational outcomes
• Strong foundation of mathematical/analytical principles
• Experience with project management strategies required for complex and dynamic projects with very short lead times.
• Candidate must be capable to work with minimal supervision or direction.
• Ability to problem solve, create project plans, and deliver results
• Desire to learn new capabilities and enable others to do the same
• Willing to take risks, challenge the status quo and work under ambiguous circumstances
• Ability to learn & apply implementing solutions using basic project management principles.
• Natural ability to speak and write effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with standard project planning software applications
• Ability to travel at short notice- up to 40% (varies by project phase)

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences

• Experience with facility layouts, & construction
• Experience with distribution and/or logistics process flows & operations
• Experience with lean, six sigma, & other continuous improvement concepts & methodologies
• Project management professional “PMP” training

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.